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Sevier County Fatal Crash (Updated)

Monday April 22, 2024

On Monday, April 22, 2024, at about 4:08 pm, a UTV was traveling North on Richfield Main Street at the intersection with 1100 South.  A 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound near the same intersection.  The driver of the UTV made a left hand turn in front of the Elantra at 1100 South.  The Elantra struck the UTV broadside causing the vehicle to roll.  The 54-year-old male driver of the UTV was not restrained and was ejected.  The driver died from his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.  A pregnant female passenger in the Elantra was transported to the hospital as a precaution.

Main St. was closed from 1000 South to 1200 South during the crash investigation.

UTV Driver (Fatal): Jack  Becker, Age: 54, From: Richfield, UT

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